Stevens Institute of Technology: Review & Facts

Stevens Institute of Technology is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 5,650 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1870 and is the only college located in Hoboken, New Jersey.

Academic Offerings

Stevens Institute of Technology deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 42 majors. The most popular concentrations are Engineering, Computer Science, Management, Business, and Chemistry. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see prorgam Ratings versus other schools.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you wish to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Student Retention

88%

The student retention rate at Stevens Institute of Technology is high at 88% (well above New Jersey average). Considering this statistic, apparently students love their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at Stevens Institute of Technology is good - 74%.

Student to faculty ratio at Stevens Institute of Technology is good - 9:1. Find out more details about faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Tuition and fees per year

$43,300

Average tuition costs are extremely high - $41,700 annually. The additional fees at Stevens Institute of Technology (not included in tuition costs) are roughly $1,600, which comes to $43,300 per academic year.

Read the details about Stevens Institute of Technology additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelyhood of repayning them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

AcceptanceRate

40%

As reported in recent government data, 4,087 applications were submitted and 1,653 were accepted; so it is pretty hard to enroll at this school.

The school will consider accepting dual credits and advanced placement credits at entry.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants test score statistics at Stevens Institute of Technology in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Stevens Institute of Technology, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and to find a full-time job upon graduation.

SafetyGrade

B-

Stevens Institute of Technology offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 1,700 students, which provides a good on-campus housing option. The room price is a bit high: approximately $7,100 annually.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Stevens Institute of Technology. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTCAvailable

Yes

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Stevens Institute of Technology seems to be a generally safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

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